US Bridges

Henderson Creek RD over Little Salt Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.11 E of SR 446 · Structure no. 4700154

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Creek RD over Little Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henderson Creek RD over Little Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHenderson Creek RD
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location00.11 E of SR 446
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96595, -86.37673
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2016)
Projected traffic249 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson Creek RD over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Creek RD over Little Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson Creek RD over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Creek RD over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Creek RD over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.